Beginning with endpapers that show turn-of-the-century circus legends in feats of amazing human strength and agility, this graphic novel is a lively piece of biographical writing. On the eve of his retirement from performing as the strongest man in the world, Louis Cyr recounts to his young daughter the story of how he came to hold his weightlifting title and to create his own circus. The graphic format of the text highlights the enormity of Cyr’s feats and moves the reader through extensive nonfiction text. The afterward includes additional biographical information as well as photos of Cyr and his family. 2008 USBBY Outstanding International Books List. Two of Debon’s previous books, Four Pictures by Emily Carr and Dawn Watch, have been short listed for Canada’s prestigious Governor General’s Award. lvb